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IAAI CFI & NFPA 921 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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"Rule of Nines" - (answer)Medical concept, where major body areas are
represented by increments of 9%
*For example the head equals 9%
109F - (answer)In hyperthermia, what core body temperature is generally fatal
within minutes unless treated?
4.0 to 10 w.c. - (answer)The typical water column range for gas service lines
4th Amendment - (answer)The amendment concerning search and seizure
*Remember "knocking"
5th Amendment - (answer)The amendment concerning pleading, grand jury
and double jeopardy
*Remember "hand over mouth"
6th Amendment - (answer)The amendment concerning speedy trial, impartial,
right to counsel, and face witness
*Remember "point to wrist watch"
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Absolute - (answer)The temperature scale based on the lowest possible
temperature of absolute zero
Acute - (answer)A type of toxicity exposure that involves a one time exposure
at a high level
Advancing - (answer)The burned section of a wildfire that an investigator
should enter first in order to begin examining the wildfire
Aerial Layer - (answer)The layer in wildfire investigations, which begins at six
feet above and up and includes branches, tree moss, and leaves
Ambient Wind - (answer)The factor or force that can potentially overcome the
fire's tendency to burn uphill, and in turn force the fire to burn downhill
Ampacity - (answer)Conductor capacity
Ampere - (answer)Unit of electrical current
Arc - (answer)Luminous electrical discharge across a gap
Arc Mapping - (answer)An electrical analysis that is fundamentally pattern
recognition
Arcing - (answer)An electrical event that is typically too brief and localized to
be a competent ignition source
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Arson - (answer)From the standpoint of investigative preparation,
documentation, and scene control etc., every fire should be approached as if it
is potentially what type of fire?
Arson Motives - (answer)Vandalism, excitement, revenge, crime concealment,
profit, extremism, and pyromania are seven types of what?
ASTM E1618 - (answer)What standard governs evidence collection for
accelerant testing?
Auto-ignition Temperature - (answer)The minimum temperature at which
combustible substance ignites without spark or flame
Axisymmetric Plume - (answer)A fire plume in the center of the room with no
wall interface
Backdraft - (answer)A low-order explosion that is the result of an oxygen-
depleted fire that produces high concentrations of incomplete combustion
products, with a sudden mixture of air into the accumulated fuels
Battery - (answer)The only source of electricity in a vehicle when the engine is
not running
Blast Pressure Front - (answer)The expanding leading edge of explosion
reaction, which is primarily responsible for explosion damage and injuries
BLEVE - (answer)The most frequently encountered mechanical explosion
IAAI CFI & NFPA 921 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Graded A+
•
"Rule of Nines" - (answer)Medical concept, where major body areas are
represented by increments of 9%
*For example the head equals 9%
109F - (answer)In hyperthermia, what core body temperature is generally fatal
within minutes unless treated?
4.0 to 10 w.c. - (answer)The typical water column range for gas service lines
4th Amendment - (answer)The amendment concerning search and seizure
*Remember "knocking"
5th Amendment - (answer)The amendment concerning pleading, grand jury
and double jeopardy
*Remember "hand over mouth"
6th Amendment - (answer)The amendment concerning speedy trial, impartial,
right to counsel, and face witness
*Remember "point to wrist watch"
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Absolute - (answer)The temperature scale based on the lowest possible
temperature of absolute zero
Acute - (answer)A type of toxicity exposure that involves a one time exposure
at a high level
Advancing - (answer)The burned section of a wildfire that an investigator
should enter first in order to begin examining the wildfire
Aerial Layer - (answer)The layer in wildfire investigations, which begins at six
feet above and up and includes branches, tree moss, and leaves
Ambient Wind - (answer)The factor or force that can potentially overcome the
fire's tendency to burn uphill, and in turn force the fire to burn downhill
Ampacity - (answer)Conductor capacity
Ampere - (answer)Unit of electrical current
Arc - (answer)Luminous electrical discharge across a gap
Arc Mapping - (answer)An electrical analysis that is fundamentally pattern
recognition
Arcing - (answer)An electrical event that is typically too brief and localized to
be a competent ignition source
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Arson - (answer)From the standpoint of investigative preparation,
documentation, and scene control etc., every fire should be approached as if it
is potentially what type of fire?
Arson Motives - (answer)Vandalism, excitement, revenge, crime concealment,
profit, extremism, and pyromania are seven types of what?
ASTM E1618 - (answer)What standard governs evidence collection for
accelerant testing?
Auto-ignition Temperature - (answer)The minimum temperature at which
combustible substance ignites without spark or flame
Axisymmetric Plume - (answer)A fire plume in the center of the room with no
wall interface
Backdraft - (answer)A low-order explosion that is the result of an oxygen-
depleted fire that produces high concentrations of incomplete combustion
products, with a sudden mixture of air into the accumulated fuels
Battery - (answer)The only source of electricity in a vehicle when the engine is
not running
Blast Pressure Front - (answer)The expanding leading edge of explosion
reaction, which is primarily responsible for explosion damage and injuries
BLEVE - (answer)The most frequently encountered mechanical explosion
